8th Deneb Light Cavalry

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History

The 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was the second Deneb Light Cavalry unit created by the Federated Suns. During the Second Succession War and Third Succession War the 8th DLC spent most of its time attacking the Capellan Confederation. They were effective in this role, but took serious losses.[1]

Fourth Succession War

The 8th Deneb Light Cavalry spent the Fourth Succession War garrisoning Algol.[2]

War of 3039

The 8th DLC landed on Sadachiba, supported by Redfield's Renegades. Though expecting a 'Mech regiment, no DCMS forces were found on world. The ISF agents assigned to the world began playing on the fears of the troopers, stirring up paranoia.[3] After several months of terrorist tactics, the 8th's morale was very low. The 9th Dieron Regulars used this opportunity to arrive on Sadachiba. Though the DLC destroyed one of the 9th Dieron Regulars battalions completely, the remaining Regulars smashed into the 8th DLC as the Cavalry tried to withdraw. What should have been an orderly retreat became a grinding withdrawal under constant fire and harassment attacks.[4]

The 8th was one of the AFFS units assigned to the Lyran Commonwealth. There they fought not only the Draconis Combine but anti-Davion insurgents. This brought them into contact with the Free Skye movement and Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner.[5]

Clan Invasion

FedCom Civil War

In the late 3060's the homeworld of the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was Kikuyu. There they garrisoned two main bases and tried to get their LAAF commanders to deliver parts and supplies. During the FedCom Civil War, the 6th Donegal Guards and Storm's Metal Thunder invaded the world.[6] The Sixth Donegal Guards overran the northern DLC base in a few hours, allowing only a few companies to escape. The rest of the Deneb Light Cavalry members (approximately half the RCT) were captured or killed.[7] Storm's Metal Thunder, supported by two armored regiments, attacked the southern DLC base. The grounded several kilometers from the base, which provided the remaining half of the DLC to organize a defense. They used their superior speed to keep the Metal Thunder off-balance and on the defensive. Eventually the Metal Thunder withdrew from their attack.[8]

They were able to evacuate to Blue Hole, but the unit was effectively destroyed by Clan Jade Falcon forces on that world. During the trip to the Federated Suns, the 8th would begin the rebuilding process by absorbing survivors from other destroyed units.[9]

Jihad

The Word of Blake learned that the 8th Deneb Light Cavalry was planning a raid on Addicks. The Blakists struck the 8th DLC's transports as they were preparing to leave New Rhodes III, destroying nearly every member of the 8th DLC. Only two battalions (one 'Mech, one battle armor) were able to escape.[10]

Officers

As of 3062 the commanding officer was Leutnant-General Lisa Aileen Bortman.[11] In 3067, Major-General Robert Suell was the commanding officer.[12]

Tactics

The 8th DLC, in addition to the hit-and-run tactics of all Deneb Light Cavalry units, was skilled in guerrilla operations.[13]

Composition

3062

8th Deneb Light Cavalry (1 Regiment/Regular/Reliable)

  • CO: Lt. General Lisa Aileen Bortman

8th Deneb Light Cavalry Aerospace Brigade (3 Wings)

  • 22nd Deneb Air Wing
  • 3rd Deneb Independent Wing
  • 4th Deneb Independent Wing - The 4th is composed of conventional VTOL aircraft.

8th Deneb Light Cavalry Armor Brigade (2 Regiment/Veteran/Reliable)

  • CO: Colonel Jean-Henri de Jeruc
  • 3rd Deneb Light Armor - Leutnant-Colonel: Nichole Tertadian
  • 4th Deneb Light Armor - Colonel: Armin Brodzller

8th Deneb Light Cavalry Infantry Brigade (2 Regiments/Regular/Reliable)

  • CO: Colonel Jessup Robinette
  • 75th Deneb Kaitos Jump Infantry - Colonel: Ignazio Fulcher
  • 80th Deneb Kaitos Jump Infantry - Colonel: Dona Hibaki

Notes

References

  1. ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 88
  2. ↑ NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1, p. 11
  3. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 38
  4. ↑ Historical: War of 3039, p. 86
  5. ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 88
  6. ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 39
  7. ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 39
  8. ↑ FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), p. 40
  9. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 130
  10. ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072, p. 57, "Blakist Task Force Foils Two Strikes in Two Weeks"
  11. ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 88
  12. ↑ Field Manual: Updates, p. 140, "Addicks PDZ"
  13. ↑ Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 88
  • Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 85 - "Unit Profile"

Bibliography

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